Music – Instruments – Rigid vibrators
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Lockett, Kimberly (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Rigid vibrators
Reexamination Certificate
active
07148412
ABSTRACT:
A percussion attachment mounts onto the rim of an African hand drum, e.g., Jembe, so that the percussionist can play both the drum and the percussion device without having to pick up a drumstick or striker. The percussion attachment has a brace and a striker. The brace has transverse curved bar that rests rest atop the annular flange formed by the crown ring of the drum. Uprights, i.e., vertical legs affixed to the curved bar extend downward so a foot portion rests against the drum. A transverse pivot member is supported on the uprights above the curved bar at a position above the rim of the drum. A cowbell or other percussion device is supported on the brace. An elongated striker pivots on pivot member, with a handle and a striker tip. The tip moves in a vertical arc so that it can hit the cowbell when the percussionist slaps the striker handle. A spring can bias the striker to a neutral position. There can be more than one striker, and more than one percussion device.
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Lockett Kimberly
Molldrem, Jr. Bernhard P.
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